Washington legal term
Agent in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Agent” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Agent” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Agent" means an authorized person who acts on behalf of or at the direction of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser. (RCW 69.50.101)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Collusion to prevent competitive bidding
- Commercial bribery
- Credit, payment cards
- Criminal conspiracy
- Custodial assault
- False identification as a peace officer
- Gambling records
- Improperly obtaining financial information
- Maintaining bucket shop
- Metal property deception
- Ownership or interest in gambling device
- Personal protection spray devices
Related terms in the same statutes
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